Ester, AK Demographics

A map of Ester's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,197	1,894	79.8%	78.4%
Native American/Other	210	207	7.6%	8.6%
Multiracial	180	181	6.5%	7.5%
Hispanic	105	81	3.8%	3.4%
Black	60	24	2.2%	1.0%
Asian	0	29	0.0%	1.2%

Ester, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,752, a large increase from the 2,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 7.6% Native American/Other, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ester, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ester has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ester, that probability was 37.1% in 2020 and 35.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ester is ranked the 41st most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ester was ranked the 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ester's White Population

2,197 residents of Ester, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ester is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Ester ranks 81st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's White population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Ester's population has increased from 78.4% to 79.8%.

Ester is more White than neighboring Chena Ridge (74.3% White), College (55.9% White), and South Van Horn (66.1% White). Ester is less White than neighboring Goldstream (86.9% White), and Farmers Loop (81.6% White).

Ester's Black Population

60 residents of Ester, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ester is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Ester ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Ester's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.2%.

Ester is more Black than neighboring Chena Ridge (0.5% Black), Goldstream (0% Black), South Van Horn (0% Black), and Farmers Loop (0% Black). Ester is less Black than neighboring College (3.4% Black).

Ester's Asian Population

0 residents of Ester, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ester is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Ester ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ester's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Ester is less Asian than neighboring Chena Ridge (1.9% Asian), College (6% Asian), South Van Horn (0.5% Asian), and Farmers Loop (1% Asian).

Ester's Hispanic Population

105 residents of Ester, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ester is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ester ranks 127th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Ester's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Ester is more Hispanic than neighboring South Van Horn (3.3% Hispanic). Ester is less Hispanic than neighboring Chena Ridge (5.9% Hispanic), Goldstream (5% Hispanic), College (9.8% Hispanic), and Farmers Loop (7.2% Hispanic).

Ester's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Ester, or 7.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ester is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ester ranks 239th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ester's population has decreased from 8.6% to 7.6%.

Ester is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goldstream (1.2% Native American/Other), and Farmers Loop (3.6% Native American/Other). Ester is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chena Ridge (9.6% Native American/Other), College (8.9% Native American/Other), and South Van Horn (30.1% Native American/Other).

Ester's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Ester, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ester is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ester ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ester's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Ester's population has decreased from 7.5% to 6.5%.

Ester is more Multiracial than neighboring South Van Horn (0% Multiracial). Ester is less Multiracial than neighboring Chena Ridge (7.8% Multiracial), Goldstream (7% Multiracial), and College (15.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.